Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
The Grapevine Cafe & Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Cafe Karma
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Island Cinema
Cinema
Gravity Park
Theme Park
Beach Park At Isla Blanca
Water Park
Pier 19
Attraction
The Art Lounge
Art Gallery
Cameron County Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Treasures of the Gulf Museum
Museum
Port Isabel Historical Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (21) A-
Feldman's Liquor & Wines
Alcohol
Whataburger
Fast Food
Padre Island Brewing Co
Bar
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
KFC
Fast Food
Ben's Liquor
Alcohol
Montana's The Kraken
Bar
Island Daiquiris 2 Go
Bar
KIC's Ice Cream
Sweets
Tequila Sunset
Bar
Laguna BOB
Bar
Wingstop
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Driftwood Landing
Bar
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Harry's Bar
Bar
Coral Reef Lounge
Bar
Ben's Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sugar Freezz Cafe
Sweets
Clayton's Beach Bar & Grill
Bar
Davey Jones Ice Cream Locker
Sweets
Hopper Haus
Bar
J & Bubba's Bar & Grill
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Island Fitness
Gym
Real Time Fitness & Juice Bar
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Lone Star Meats
Butcher
Blue Marlin Supermarket South Padre Island
Grocery Store
Island Market
Grocery Store
Mercado Faro
Grocery Store
Gulf Seafood Market
Seafood
Parks (12) A+
Water Tower Park
Park
John L Tompkins Park
Park
South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
Park
Queen Isabella Memorial Park
Park
South Padre Island Convention Center Nature Trail
Park
Andy Bowie County Park
Park
Isla Blanca Park
Park
Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site
Park
Port Isabel Veterans Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Buelah Lee Park
Park
St. Andrew's Park
Park
Shops (14) D-
TND Nail Salon
Beauty
Shell World
Clothing
Isla World Headquarters
Clothing
Beach Club
Clothing
Venus Nails
Beauty
Island Native II
Clothing
Extreme Beach Surf & Skate
Clothing
Paradise
Clothing
Barbara's
Clothing
Treasure Trove Consignments
Gift Shop
Nothing Over 9.99
Clothing
The Crystal Rose Salon & Spa
Beauty
Que Padre
Clothing
Jaws
Clothing
Art Sea Gallery and Goods
Gift Shop
Thomas' Gifts
Gift Shop
La Frida Nails And Beauty Salon
Beauty
Vida's Beauty Salon & Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Stripes
Convenience Store
Twins Beauty Salon
Beauty
Honeycomb Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Tropical Home Furnishings
Furniture
Bridgeview Flowers & Gifts
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Padre Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in South Padre Island is 118/100 - which is 28% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

South Padre Island crime rates are 15,625 per 100k, which is 472% higher than Texas
Property Crime
14,063 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,563 crimes per 100k F
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employment B-

The median income in South Padre Island is $58,986 - which is 8% higher than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$58,986 D+
Unemployment Rate
1.6% A+
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health B-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
South Padre Island Police Department
Police
South Padre Island Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cameron County Sheriff's Office
Police
Port Isabel Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing B

South Padre Island home prices are $422,700 - which is 196% higher than Texas
Home Price
$422,700 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
40% A+
Home Affordability
7.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The South Padre Island graduation rate is 86% - which is 11% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Garriga El
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

South Padre Island has an overall rating of 87% from 8 reviews.
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User Surveys (8)
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South Padre Island Area Facts

  • South Padre Island has a Livability Score of 64/100, which is considered average
  • South Padre Island crime rates are 472% higher than the Texas average
  • Cost of living in South Padre Island is 28% higher than the Texas average

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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in South Padre Island? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Water Tower Park
      John L Tompkins Park
      South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center
      Queen Isabella Memorial Park
      South Padre Island Convention Center Nature Trail
      Andy Bowie County Park
      Isla Blanca Park
      Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site

      Entertainment

      Island Cinema
      Gravity Park
      Beach Park At Isla Blanca
      Pier 19
      The Art Lounge
      Cameron County Amphitheater
      Treasures of the Gulf Museum
      Port Isabel Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Feldman's Liquor & Wines
      Whataburger
      Padre Island Brewing Co
      Rita's Italian Ice
      KFC
      Ben's Liquor
      Montana's The Kraken
      Island Daiquiris 2 Go

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in South Padre Island? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in South Padre Island.
      Drive to Work
      61%

      15% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in South Padre Island? The cost of living in South Padre Island is 118/100 - which is 28% higher than Texas.
      South Padre Island
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in South Padre Island? South Padre Island crime rates are 15,625, which are 472% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      15,625 per 100k people

      572% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 7

      572% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      17%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in South Padre Island? The median income in South Padre Island is $58,986 which is 8% higher than Texas.
      Median household income
      $58,9867% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $69,830134% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      66% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is South Padre Island a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are South Padre Island home prices? South Padre Island home prices are $422,700 - which is 196% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $422,700129% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15021% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does South Padre Island have good schools? The South Padre Island graduation rate is 86% - which is 11% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is South Padre Island a good place to live? South Padre Island has an overall rating of 87% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      87%

      8 total surveys

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